"55 people drowned in France during ongoing high temperatures."

French Minister of Sports Ferrari said today that since the start of the current heat wave, 55 people have died from drowning in France, with about 65% of drowning accidents occurring in "unauthorized open or unmanned water areas." The heat wave in France has been ongoing for several days. Data from the French Meteorological Service shows that the average national temperature in France on June 24 reached 30 degrees Celsius, breaking records for the second consecutive day, with some areas including Paris recording temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. Although the peak of this heat wave has passed, many parts of France are still experiencing high temperatures today.